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New Carlton Hotel by September

Tenants are being sought for two neighbouring buildings going up near the busy Papanui Rd-Bealey Ave corner.

Heritage tower demolition under way

Demolition work has begun on the Heritage Hotel's earthquake-damaged tower block in central Christchurch.

We must build for elderly, disabled

 Humans come in various configurations - young and old, married and single, the fit and healthy, and those for whom life is a struggle.

Pathway Concept before Council 13 June 0930. Please come and offer your support

The full cost of the pathway is estimated at $17M. At the meeting we will be advocating to Council that 3M dollars for each of the next three years be included on the Council’s Three Year Plan for the project. We hope that our request will be supported by the full council, in recognition of the project as a major earthquake recovery initiative which will benefit the whole of the city. Cornerstone funding of this amount would enable the Coastal pathway group to confidently go forward and fu ...

CCPG is presenting to CCC on 13-6-13, starting at 0930. Please come and offer your support

When: Thursday 13 June 2013 at 9.30am

First flat land extensions approved

Five property owners who have agreed to sell their homes through the Crown offer process have been told they meet the criteria to have their settlement dates extended.

Insurers confident of quake claim targets

Insurers IAG and Southern Response are sticking to targets of completing earthquake claims by December 2015 and December 2016 respectively, despite their slow starts.

Waimairi Beach golf club in the rough

A Christchurch golf club trying to redevelop its earthquake-stricken course is being "driven up the wall" by council consenting delays over its buildings.

Consent delay has club in the rough

A Christchurch golf club trying to redevelop its earthquake-stricken course is being "driven up the wall" by council consenting delays over its buildings.

Private funding of Aranui school 'may mean loss to community

Chch's Morris family, four weeks on

Four weeks on from Campbell Live's first meeting with the Morris family in Christchurch, we return.

Partial re-opening of Riccarton Community Centre

Today, Tuesday 11 June, Riccarton residents and community groups are now able to access the foyer and front board room within the Riccarton Community Centre.

Wendy's to reopen in Hornby

Wendy’s will reopen in Christchurch at long last, with a new Hornby restaurant expected to open by the end of the year.

Introducing the Residential Advisory Service

The RAS provides free independent assistance to residential property owners in greater Christchurch who are facing challenges going through the rebuild or repair process.

SCIRT e-news 11 June, 2013

Sutton calls with good news

Five red-zoned property owners who have agreed to sell their homes through the Government's buyout offer have become the first to have their settlement dates extended.

Land claims settlement underway

Bland look not wanted in new Rangiora

Residents in Rangiora have told town planners they don't want their town rebuilt to look bland and characterless.

Lane Closure – Fitzgerald Avenue – Until the 24th June

One lane of the Southbound carriageway of Fitzgerald Avenue will be closed between Heywood Terrace and Avonside Drive, for connection of a wastewater pipe and construction of a pedestrian crossing.

All Blacks vs France – AMI Stadium – 15th June

Temporary Traffic Management will be in place on Saturday the 15th June for the All Blacks vs France game at AMI Stadium.

Concern about police approach to crime

There is concern in Christchurch that a prevention-first approach to crime by police is leaving red-zone houses vulnerable to burglars.

Crown offer deadline extended for Port Hills residents

The deadline for homeowners in Christchurch's Port Hills to accept a Crown offer for their properties has been extended until the end of January 2014.

Leap in rebuild optimism

Optimism is riding high in the building industry though there is still doubt about when the Christchurch earthquake rebuild projects will peak.

Christchurch superhero raises funds online

Red-zoned house trashed in wild party

Quiet drinks among friends turned into a social media-fuelled demo party that saw an abandoned red-zone house trashed and a group of youths in trouble with police.

Between rock and a red place

Two red-zoned and red-stickered Christchurch couples are spending thousands of dollars on rock-blasting work in an unprecedented bid to stay in their earthquake-damaged homes.

Wastewater plans raise residents' ire

The Christchurch City Council is being taken to court over plans to install underground wastewater tanks on thousands of quake-prone properties.

Rebuild optimism grows

Optimism is riding high in the building industry though there is still doubt about when the Christchurch earthquake rebuild projects will peak.

Between rock and a red place

Two red-zoned and red-stickered Christchurch couples are spending thousands of dollars on rock-blasting work in an unprecedented bid to stay in their earthquake-damaged homes.

Hagley Park school sport may get bowled

High school sports in Hagley Park could be affected if an international cricket venue is built in Christchurch's "largest educational classroom", says an opponent of the development.

CBD's eastern green frame model on show

Christchurch residents now have a chance to see what the CBD's green frame and Avon Precinct will look like.

Desperate red-zoners pay for rock blasting

Two red-zoned and red-stickered Christchurch couples are spending thousands of dollars on rock-blasting work in an unprecedented bid to stay in their earthquake-damaged homes.

Desperate red-zoners pay for rock blasting

Two red-zoned and red-stickered Christchurch couples are spending thousands of dollars on rock-blasting work in an unprecedented bid to stay in their earthquake-damaged homes.

The challenge of a post growth economy

Day 839 - building a fast efficient work pipeline

Addington Action has directly assisted around 2,000 families in South Christchurch recover from the effects of the quakes since Feb 22 2011.

Very rough paper based systems were initially used that streamlined this work. As time went on, computer databases and spreadsheets were created to track work and make sure everything got done.

This worked fine with simple processes and when money simple - there was none!

Now the situation has completely changed. There is still plenty o ...

Christchurch super school set to be privately funded

The Education Ministry's $41 million proposed year 1-13 super school for Christchurch is set to be funded by the private sector, a document reveals.

Second section of progressive cordon reduction underway

Work has begun in the second of four areas of the Rebuild Zone that are being moved out of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery’s Authority jurisdiction during June.

Christchurch paints it All Black

Clarifying My City First Position

On page 3 of todays Press newspaper I was photographed with the City First members and some supporters of the concept. City First is an election campaign launched by Cr Ngaire Button.

Lane Closure – Aikmans Road – 10th June

SCIRT will be working in the westbound lane of Aikmans Road between Stirling Street and Rossall Street for approximately one week. During this time the lane will be closed to through traffic.

More time for Port Hills red-zoners

Red-zoned Port Hills residents have been given five more months to accept the Government's buy-out offer on their damaged properties. 

Offer period extension for Port Hills residents

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says an extension to the offer expiry date for Port Hills properties will bring their offer process in line with that of flat land owners.

Govt agencies on track to return to central Christchurch

The Government says it is on track to return public sector offices back into central Christchurch, after they were abandoned because of the earthquakes.

SCIRT – Update on current works

In the media: EQC's "good progress" contacting customers

On this day: Tarawera volcanic eruption in 1886

Author wins grant to write about quakes

Author Fiona Farrell has been awarded a grant of $100,000 to write two books, one fiction and the other non-fiction, about the Christchurch earthquakes.

Fiona Farrell to pen earthquake books

A New Zealand author has been awarded a fellowship of $100,000 to write about her experiences of the Christchurch earthquakes.

Fiona Farrell to pen quake books

A New Zealand author has been awarded a fellowship of $100,000 to write about her experiences of the Christchurch earthquakes.

Greater Christchurch Recovery Update - Issue 22 (June 2013)

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Rebuild Zone cordon now removed north of Gloucester Street

he city centre red zone cordon will be progressively reduced over the next four weeks with a different area targeted each week.

Bringing government agencies together in CBD

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Temporary stadium wins major international honour

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Earthquake brain phenomenon observed

A psychiatrist says a phenomenon called earthquake brain is affecting the ability of some people in the Christchurch to think clearly. It comes from a build-up of the stress hormone cortisol.

Green Frame II

Please join us for the opening of the Green Frame II exhibition sponsored by Warren & Mahoney and Aurecon.

Roadworkers bear brunt of motorists' anger

EQC making 'good progress' on claims

The Earthquake Commission is making "good progress" on a commitment to contact every customer about their claim status within three months, chief executive Ian Simpson says.

Home Sweet Whare

Winter came a little early this year...

Disappointing Attempt by Deputy Mayor to Divide Christchurch Council

Media Statement: Disappointing Attempt by Deputy Mayor to Divide Council